Further to the previous post, these privately owned botanic gardens begun a century ago and covering 55 acres (22 hectares) are quite amazing and a must-visit for any (aspiring) professional gardener. For the amateur gardener they provide high enjoyment and a source of inspiration.
They are outside the provincial capital of Victoria, which is about three hours via a ferry trip from Seattle.
Specialty theme areas include a Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden and a Mediterranean Garden. Website
It’s hard to do justice to the experience with photos, but here are just a few of those we took in June.
wow! I wish I can go there. I really love places like these, so relaxing and refreshing.
Maintenance is one of the key to preserve the place.